The Best Restaurants in Western NY
While Buffalo’s culinary reputation rests largely on the spread of our wings around the world and the now common use of “Buffalo-style” to indicate a spicy experience ahead, the city is in fact a melting pot of diverse dishes, cuisines, and dining experiences. Old school restaurateurs who have been perfecting their menus for decades are being joined by a new generation of chefs (many of them former Buffalonians returning to their resurgent hometown) who are opening innovative restaurants that are re-defining dining in the city.
A variety of flavors
Alongside these re-pats are immigrants and refugees who are bringing a taste of places like Myanmar, Ethiopia, Cambodia and Iraq to the streets of Buffalo. If that’s not enough variety, the city has dozens of food trucks rolling around that serve everything from poutine to pierogi. Sure, come for the wings, but stay to sample one of the most dynamic food cities in the United States.
The Lunch Box – Tri Main Building
Tri Main Building
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 832-0475
The Mansard
3365 Abbott Road
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 828-1115
The New York Beer Project Lodge
245 Windward Drive
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 743-6927
The Original Tea House and Cafe
392 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 259-3542
The Phoenix at 269
269 Amherst Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 259-9271
The Place
229 Lexington Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-7522
The Plating Society
799 Seneca Street
Buffalo, NY 14210
(716) 481-8765
The Poked Yolk
3100 Transit Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 656-9655
The Richardson Bar
444 Forest Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14213
The Ridge
555 Orchard Park Road
West Seneca, NY 14224
(716) 608-6608
The Salty Chefs
111 Genesee Street
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 799-9208
The Silo Restaurant
115 North Water Street
Lewiston, NY 14092
(716) 754-9680
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Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place
Baba’s Place located on Bailey Avenue in East Buffalo, in the University District is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. Chef Bashir and team take pride in serving fresh food made to order. Two of my favorite meals are the open chicken soulvaki and shrimp stir fry served with a warm pita. Their food melts in my mouth.
3318 Bailey Ave.
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Ms. Goodies
Ms. Goodies
An East Buffalo favorite for the Sunday dinner buffet and the junkyard dog. The Sunday buffet consists of a main course and three sides, cornbread, and Kool-Aid as a beverage. Chef Celena and Team have been serving the community for 17 years.
1836 Bailey Ave.
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Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
Phat Catz Restaurant & Bar
This minority and locally owned restaurant is also located in East Buffalo. Chef Kim and her team specialize in soul food cuisine–specifically southern fried chicken, seafood and much more.
965 Kensington Ave.
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The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill
The Rose Bar & Grill is in downtown Buffalo. The owner and staff are friendly, and they offer great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere. My favorite is their salmon dinner.
199 Scott St.
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Parkside Meadow
Parkside Meadow
Located in Buffalo’s Historic Parkside community. I love going there not only because of the amazing food but also the décor. Everything in the building is decorated with unique Buffalo memorabilia. The House Burger and Buffalo Chicken Wings are my favorite items from this restaurant.
2 Russell St.